10-Keyed Clarinet

Description:

This clarinet was made by an unknown maker, possibly in England around 1800 to 1825. It is a 10-keyed clarinet in C, made of boxwood with German silver ferrules and keys. The top section and bell are stamped with a “unicorn head.”

A number of English instrument makers of the era stamped their instruments with a unicorn head, which is an emblem of British royalty.

Date Made: 1800-1825

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.66.087Catalog Number: 66.087Accession Number: 254480

Object Name: clarinet

Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)German silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 20 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 52.07 cm x 6.985 cmbarrel: 1 11/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 4.28625 cm x 3.175 cmupper joint: 8 1/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 20.6375 cm x 4.1275 cmlower joint: 8 7/8 in x 2 in; 22.5425 cm x 5.08 cmbell: 4 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 10.795 cm x 6.985 cm

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Record Id: nmah_606675

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